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  • You are not alone- NBBF assures bereaved Gumel

    You are not alone- NBBF assures bereaved Gumel

    By Mike Oboh

    The Nigeria Basketball Federation has assured the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engr Habu Gumel of their unflinching support during his trying times following the loss of his wife.

    In a condolence message by the NBBF President, Engr Musa Kida to Gumel who recently lost his wife, Hajiya Khadijat Ahmed Ladi Gumel after a brief illness affirmed the federation’s commitment to providing the needed moral and emotional support.

    Kida noted that the loss of a loved one is not an easy burden to carry as he prayed for the repose of the departed soul.

    “We are deeply touched about this unfortunate incident which nobody saw coming. Though we have all accepted the inevitable, nobody is prepared for the pains that come after the loss of a loved one.

    “As a federation under NOC, we owe our president support while praying to God to give him the strength to bear this irreparable loss”.

    Kida while extoling the virtues of the deceased said, “We take solace in the fact that despite her brief stay in this realm, she shone brightly and was a strong pillar of support to her husband, immediate environment and people around her.

    “Over the years, Engr Gumel has been providing quality leadership for sports development in Nigeria in various capacities as a retired staff of the Federal Ministry of Sports, President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, NOC, Nigeria Sports and the Executive Secretary/CEO Nation Lottery Trust Fund amongst other positions which would not have been possible without the support of his wife”, Kida commented.

    “Accept our deepest and sincere condolences as you count on us for our maximum support”.

    The late Hajiya Gumel who died at the age of 56 is survived by 4 kids.

  • Gumel promises good outing for Nigeria at Tokyo Olympics,

    Gumel promises good outing for Nigeria at Tokyo Olympics,

    …partners SWAN FCT

    By Mike Obohh

    The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) Engr. Habu Gumel has assured that team Nigeria will do well at the forthcoming Olympics scheduled for Tokyo.

    Engr. Gumel who gave the assurance when he hosted the leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) FCT Chapter at the  ANOCA headquarters in Abuja said already some athletes have qualified to represent Nigeria at the games, while some others are still on their way to qualify.

    He however called on the international bodies for Federations to fix dates for the remaining qualifications series to enable proper preparations.

    “Our athletes have been training. Now, we are waiting for information from international Federations that haven’t done their qualification process. We are doing everything possible to make sure that Nigerian athletes do the country proud.

    “I know the Minister is always in touch with PTF to ensure Sports is fully opened in Nigeria. All we need now is the support of government and private bodies to enable all of us to perform at the highest level at the Olympics.

    “I’m happy that the headquarters of ANOCA where all operations are carried out has come to stay in Nigeria. I will remain grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari and Minister of Youth and Sports development for their effort in making the building of anoca actualised,” he said.

    The NOC number one man also thanked sporting media especially FCT Chapter of SWAN for their role in deepening sports development in the territory in particular and Nigeria at large.

    Engr. Gumel was later presented with a commendation award. 

    Earlier, SWAN FCT Chairman, Comrade Ndubueze Chidoka, commended Sports developmental efforts of the NOC President which ensured that Nigeria was made the headquarters of ANOCA.

    He enjoyed the NOC President continuing to use his good office to attract more fortunes to Nigeria.

    He then tasked Sports administrators to put aside the challenges and setbacks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and move forward with creative grassroots developmental ideas.